
From the Organizer
It is time for our 16th Annual event! Year 15 for our event was amazing and we hope this year is just as successful. While we are so blessed with all of the support we have received over the years, we are also reminded that it has been 16 years since we lost our beloved Julia. She touched so many lives while she was with us, and is still touching so many lives today, through this event. We are so excited to continue Julia's legacy by holding this race for the 16th year, while raising and donating money to some amazing organizations and individuals.
Once again, we will be holding our event at SMITHVILLE LAKE ! We will start at finish the race at the Little Platte Beach area - this will allow for plenty of parking, a section of road running, then hitting the paved trails to see the beauty of the lake on a beautiful fall morning ! As always we will pray for a beautiful fall morning for the event.
Sign up today for our 16th annual race in memory of Julia Bargman. Julia lost her battle with Breast Cancer, November 10, 2010. Her family and friends are continuing her legacy with this event, in hopes to raise awareness for early Breast Cancer Detection and to help raise funds to find a cure!!! Proceeds from our event benefit the Julia Bargman Hope Foundation. Visit our website at www.juliaswarriorsrunforhope.com and read about Julia and her battle with Breast Cancer. Then Spread the word to your family and friends to join the 5K Run and or 1 Mile Walk!!!
Don't forget to go to the STORE tab on the race sign up site to purchase a pink ribbon in memory or honor of, someone you know who it battling any type of Cancer.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smithville Lake, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
850 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
Lunartic 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
Jesse James Festival 5k /10k Bill James Classic
11 miles away
LPRF Glow in the Park 5K
13 miles away
Smithville CIA 5K and Family Fun Run
Less than a mile away
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Julia's Warriors Run For Hope
Oct 10, 2026